The advent of SD-WAN has changed the network security model by pushing more security and control to the edge — and businesses need to adjust to this new reality.
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3 ways to improve WAN performance with SD-WAN
SD-WAN can improve WAN performance in three ways: It adds a secondary transport for network traffic, while also taking advantage of broadband Ethernet and application acceleration.
What’s the difference between thin and thick SD-WAN branch offices?
When rolling out software-defined WAN, you’ll need to consider the current makeup of your branch offices. For instance, are applications on-site or in the cloud?
SD-WAN vs. load balancing: How are they different?
SD-WAN can use load balancing for WAN connections, but it doesn’t require load balancing to work. Compare some of the similarities and differences between the two.
The top 5 predictions for networking technology trends in 2020
In the new year, will networking have 20/20 vision? The success of some enterprise networking trends will be clear, while others have a blurry outlook.
What SD-WAN devices do I need in an SD-WAN deployment?
Despite the software-centric nature of software-defined WAN, certain SD-WAN devices are still required to help transport traffic and complete network connections.
What is the difference between a bridge and a router?
While a bridge and router share some similarities, the difference between a bridge and router is significant, including how the devices interpret network connections.
How realistic are compact SD-WAN appliances compared to VPNs?
The battle between VPN vs. SD-WAN returns. In this clash, see how realistic SD-WAN appliances are for remote and mobile workers compared to VPN connections.
What SD-WAN certifications and courses are available?
A few SD-WAN certifications do exist, but they’re heavily focused on specific vendors and their respective products. Find out why market-wide certs are unlikely.
Traditional WAN vs. SD-WAN: How do they compare?
While comparing traditional WAN vs. SD-WAN, network professionals can see the many benefits of SD-WAN, including centralized control and dynamic traffic management.